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NBC has scheduled its reboot of The Rockford Files for the midseason lineup in January, placing it in the Thursday 8 p.m. ET timeslot. David Boreanaz stars as Jim Rockford in the 13-episode first season.
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NBC has scheduled its reboot of the classic detective series The Rockford Files for its midseason lineup in January. The network has secured the Thursday 8 p.m. ET timeslot for the revival, though an exact premiere date has not yet been announced.
David Boreanaz, known for his roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Bones, and SEAL Team, stars as private investigator James 'Jim' Rockford. The role was originally portrayed by James Garner in the series that ran from 1974 to 1980.
The reboot features a supporting cast that includes:
The series is created by Mike Daniels, who also serves as showrunner and executive producer alongside Sarah Timberman and Carl Beverly. Daniels is known for his work on The Vampire Diaries and Sons of Anarchy. The pilot was directed by Greg Mottola, director of Superbad.
According to Collider, the first season will consist of 13 episodes with a reported production budget of $69,673,000. A report from the California Film Commission's television tax credit report identified the production as receiving approximately $21 million in tax credits.
Recent set photos show Boreanaz filming in casual attire, including blue denim jeans, a light blue shirt, and a gray suit jacket, standing beside a vintage green car. This visual choice reflects the original series' emphasis on automobiles, particularly Rockford's Pontiac Firebird.
The official logline for the reboot states: "Newly paroled after doing time for a crime he didn’t commit, James Rockford returns to his life as a private investigator using his charm and wit to solve cases around Los Angeles."
The synopsis continues: "It doesn’t take long for his quest for legitimacy to land him squarely in the crosshairs of both local police and organized crime."
The new iteration introduces tensions between Rockford's personal and professional life, particularly through his relationship with Kate, whose duties as an LAPD officer may conflict with his investigations. The character of Nitty, played by Felix Solis, serves as Rockford's confidant and legal representative, a role not present in the original series.
The scheduling of The Rockford Files in the coveted Thursday 8 p.m. ET slot indicates NBC's confidence in the property as a major midseason launch. The series joins a broader trend of television reboots, including Magnum P.I. and Criminal Minds: Evolution, as networks seek to leverage established intellectual property with high production values.
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